The Cards: The Evolution and Power of Tarot by Maille, Patrick

Hard Cover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Offers a review of the history of Tarot from its roots as a game to its supposed connection to ancient Egyptian magic, through its place in secret societies, and to its current use in meditation and psychology. Specific areas of popular

Hardback. New. Tarot cards have been around since the Renaissance and have become increasingly popular in recent years, often due to their prevalence in popular culture. While Tarot means many different things to many different people, the cards somehow strike universal chords that can resonate through popular culture in the contexts of art, television, movies, even comic books. The symbolism within the cards, and the cards as symbols themselves, make Tarot an excellent device for the media of popular culture in numerous ways. They make horror movies scarier. They make paintings more provocative. They provide illustrative structure to comics and can establish the traits of television characters. The Cards: The Evolution and Power of Tarot begins with an extensive review of the history of Tarot from its roots as a game to its supposed connection to ancient Egyptian magic, through its place in secret societies, and to its current use in meditation and psychology. This section ends with an examination… Read More

Univ Pr of Mississippi, 2021. Hardcover. New. 247 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches.

Univ Pr of Mississippi, 2021. Hardcover. New. 247 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches.

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